8 Jan 2019 Culpeper, VA  Culpeper Director of Planning and Community Development Charles Rapp at the podium, addresses the Culpeper Town Council about this project. Compatriot Councilman Keith Price is on the far right. This evening the Culpeper Town Council unanimously approved the Culpeper Minutemen Memorial for Yowell Meadow Park. This was the last hurdle, and now the construction will begin with the expectation that we will hold a dedication ceremony in September of this year. This was the result of a lot of hard work by Culpeper Minutemen Chapter compatriots Lon Lacey, Ben Works (who also served on the Culpeper Parks and Recreation Commission), Keith Price (who also serves on the Culpeper City Council), and members of the Culpepr Town Staff, notably Salem Bush, Jim Hoy and Charles Rapp. Also key to making this happen is a sizable contribution from the Virginia SAR Knight/Patty Fund. Culpeper Minutemen Chapter President Tom Hamill and past President Bill Schwetke (Virginia SAR 2nd VP) attended the meeting to witness the vote.  Key players who attended this evenings meeting of the Culpeper Town Council, left to right: CMM President Tom Hamill, Councilman (and compatriot) Keith Price, Culpeper Director of Planning and Community Development Charles Rapp, Culpeper Director of Public Services Jim Hoy, CMM past President Bill Schwetke. The plan for the memorial is on the monitor above them. Six Eagle Scouts were awarded a NSSAR Certificate of Recognition at a Court of Honor of BSA Troop 103 at Williamsburg, VA United Methodist Church on January 6, 2019. The certificates were presented by Bob Spencer, past-president of the Williamsburg Chapter. Pictured from left front, Bob Spencer, Matthew Orrell, and Kainoa Samuelson. From left in back, Dan Reeves (Scoutmaster), Alexander Armstrong, Jacob Sandling, Michael Orrell, and Logan Alleman. Armstrong is only 15 years old. The other five went through their entire Cub and Boy Scout programs together. Troop 103 is a truly exceptional BSA troop. On average, 25% of its scouts achieve Eagle rank - the national average being 6%. The troop has held a number of six Scout Courts of Honor. Submitted by: Harley Stewart  Curtis Robb and Thad Hartman live in a community of 479 homes in Bristow, VA. They wondered why they were the only identified compatriots. As they asked around at different events, it was obvious many had not heard of the Sons of the American Revolution. It was also surprising to see how few flags were up on Veterans day. Curtis and Thad decided to use the flag Certificate of Commendation as a mechanism to raise awareness of the SAR and provide education about how to correctly fly the flag. After dividing the community in half and surveying approximately 240 houses on a dark night, Thad and Curtis found 12 good examples of well-lit flags standing proud on the west side of the community. Formal invitations for a gathering in the community center were mailed followed up by emails and phone calls. People in the community started asking about the SAR event on the calendar. A small group gathered for coffee and donuts while Thad and Curtis explained different aspects of the SAR. Thad was dressed in his period Ranger uniform. Some certificates were given out at the gathering for those in attendance. The remaining certificates were hand delivered. As you might expect, 11 of the 12 recognized with certificates were military veterans. There is no doubt this event raised the awareness of the SAR in the community. Thad and Curtis are considering doing the second half of the community in 2019. Submitted by Curtis Robb. The Rappahannock Chapter recently presented its 2018 "Scout of the Year" Award to Blake Edwards, a truly outstanding young man in our community. Blake, an Eagle Scout pictured here with Essex County Board of Supervisors Member & Scout Leader, John Magruder, received this award in recognition of his strong leadership skills, commitment to community service, patriotism, good character, proven academic ability, and promise for the future.  George Mason Chapter President, Ken Morris (left) presents the SAR Flag Certificate to Mr. Joshus Klug (right), Principal of Our Savior Lutheran School in Arlington, VA. The school teaches children in kindergarten through eighth grade and also operates an award winning preschool. American History and Patriotic Citizenship are among the school’s primary goals. Submitted by Ken Morris  On 19 Dec, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter in coordination with the Shenandoah Christian Alliance and the Wayside Inn sponsored a Colonial Dinner at the Wayside Inn, Middletown, Virginia. This event was a commemoration of the patriots of General George Washington's Continental Army who entered their winter encampment at Valley Forge 241 years ago on December 19th, 1777. Attending were 92 guests from the SAR, DAR, C.A.R. and the local community who assembled for a program emceed by CJWII President Dale Corey. The program began with introduction of guest, the posting of the colors by the CJWII Color Guard, an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a presentation from Abel Johnston, portrayed by his descendant, Larry Johnson, who gave a gripping account of what it was like to survive that winter at Valley Forge. Although Abel was serving in North Carolina at that time, his brother was there and Abel reiterated what he had heard from his brother. This was followed by perspectives from Compatriot Dale Carpenter and Mark Quimby about the trials and tribulations endured by veterans of the Revolutionary War and in todays armed forces. A patriots roll was called with each descendant of a patriot answering the for their ancestor. Christmas carols were sung, the colors retired and everyone was wished a Merry Christmas and enjoyment of the blessings we have inherited from our patriot ancestors. Submitted by Dale Corey, Chapter President  On a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon, eight compatriots of the George Washington Chapter laid wreaths at veterans' graves at the Alexandria National Cemetery. The chapter in total raised $3,000 for wreaths. In the photo below (L to R): Tom Roth, Jack Coulter, John Brigden, Paul Walden, Peter Schmidt, and Jamie Callender. Also participating but not in the photo were Greg and Isaac Bodge.   On 15 Dec, 92 members of the Fort Loudoun Chaper of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lawrence Augustine Washington Children of the American Revolution, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and their guests celebrated Christmas at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. The program was emcee'd by Margaret Boppe with Jody Elson, Kera Ware, Patricia Radney, Diane Pence, Dale Corey, Sharon Strickland, Pat Craft, Joan Wood and Lanette Rhodes having active parts in the program. After a call to order, the Colonel James Wood II Color Guard presented the colors during the opening ceremonies. The guest speaker was Ed Lengel, an independent author and lecturer presenting the American way of war from General George Washington to General John J. Pershing. Submitted by Dale Corey, President,Colonel James Wood II Chapter  Charles Belfield spoke to the Newport News Warwick Chapter DAR portraying his ancestor John Belfield giving a personal account why he was fighting and about war experiences  |
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